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A Quintessential Greek Revival House in Beautiful Sag Harbor
What comes to mind when you think of the perfect house for you? Do you envision a new farmhouse, an English cottage, or a mid-century modern ranch? My dream house is old with good bones and a few quirks thrown in for fun. Today’s Greek Revival house renovated by Heiberg Cummings embodies what I consider…
A Stunning Swedish Home Renovation and More: Friday Finds
Happy Valentine’s Day! Whether you celebrate Cupid’s holiday or not, I hope you’re able to find some peace and love on this whimsical holiday. Sometimes the moments of greatest blessing can be found in the smallest of things, whether it’s the purr of your cat, the snuggle from a child, or a kind word from…
A Special Hampshire County Home with Vintage Treasures
Today we’re traveling across the pond to visit a warm and cozy Hampshire County home in England. The house has historic appeal and is filled with pretty vintage charm and clever vignettes. All photos by Chris Snook. Photo by Chris Snook One of the things I find so appealing about old European homes is their fireplace….
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I live where the suburbs meet the country, which affords me the best of both worlds. Come along on my journey where I share decorating, cooking, gardening and more as it relates to both city and rural life. Visit my new sister site, POND AND GARDEN, for outdoor ideas and inspiration.
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My name is Jennifer and I started my blog in 2011 as a way to motivate myself by chronicling improvements to my circa 1875 house. I figured if I was writing about what I was doing, I’d be more likely to tackle and actually finish home improvement projects.
I remarried on June 30, 2011 and my husband and I talked about buying a new home together. But we both love it here in our little town and decided to stay put. The town has more than tripled in size since living here, but I still consider it to be small compared to the other Chicago ‘burbs.
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